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'We underestimated the virus'

'We underestimated the virus'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'

10 life skills to master during lockdown

10 life skills to master during lockdown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Use this time to learn some basic workplace skills so you can fulfill your potential and take charge of your own growth, says Shreyasi Singh.

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Face coverings are mandatory in communal areas and corridors at schools and colleges within areas of the country deemed at high risk of COVID-19 infections.

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'... And give him the confidence and freedom to express himself.'

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Of the 23.9 million vaccinators who provide vaccination under the universal immunisation programme, 15.4 million will be used for Covid vaccination.

Yoga can cure cancer, says Union minister

Yoga can cure cancer, says Union minister

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar also said that diseases like AIDS can be cured by yoga.

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

During his legal practice, he served as government pleader before being appointed judge of the Bombay high court in 1972. He retired on November 20, 1989.

Becker backs Federer's decision to skip French Open

Becker backs Federer's decision to skip French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Roger Federer's decision to skip this year's French Open has been applauded by Boris Becker, who believes the decision means the Swiss will be a strong favourite at Wimbledon.

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

There is much to learn from how Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO, Airbnb, let 1,900 employees know they had lost their jobs.

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Prani is both a home for rescued animals and a habitat classroom for kids.

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has declined to concede the closely-fought November 3 presidential race to Democrat Biden and is mounting legal fights in several key battleground states, but there has been no evidence of voter irregularities or widespread fraud in the election -- billed as one of the most divisive and bitter in recent American history.

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Son of Cecil the lion killed by trophy hunter

Son of Cecil the lion killed by trophy hunter

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Xanda, a six-year-old male, was killed just outside Hwange National Park in north west Zimbabwe -- near the spot where Cecil died two years ago.

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Cue the drum roll... A 'breathtaking, vast and intimidating' image of ocean waves crashing has won the top prize in a prestigious photography competition celebrating Australian and New Zealand snappers. The Alpha Awards was designed to showcase the work of Australian and New Zealand photographers on Sony Alpha lenses. Take a look at the stunning shots.

5 yoga asanas that will cure your back pain

5 yoga asanas that will cure your back pain

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Shalini Bhargava shares some simple asanas.

Yoga for modern lifestyles

Yoga for modern lifestyles

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

From a fitness instructor to a top international fashion model and a danseuse -- a range of people have penned books to make yoga relevant to modern lifestyles and help to cope with everything from trauma to weight loss.

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Karmayogi', dubbed as the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, aimed at capacity building of government employees to make them more "creative, proactive, professional and technology-enabled". The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future, according to a government statement.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

'The twilight could be a little difficult'

'The twilight could be a little difficult'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Getting used to the lights and the pink ball, especially early on, is the key.'

How Vihari is preparing for Australia Tests...

How Vihari is preparing for Australia Tests...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The art of leaving the ball and negotiating the short ball are the two aspects of his game, Hanuma Vihari is working on ahead of India's tour of Australia.

'Yoga can stop the progression of dementia'

'Yoga can stop the progression of dementia'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Yoga can increase the volume of hippocampus and improve memory.'

IPR policy to boost innovation, trademarks to be granted in a month

IPR policy to boost innovation, trademarks to be granted in a month

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The idea is to incorporate global best practices in the Indian context.

How I wish my mother was here: Kamala Harris

How I wish my mother was here: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Harris opened her vice-presidential acceptance speech on Wednesday night at the virtual Democratic National Convention by remembering her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, lamenting the fact that she could not be there to see her daughter's achievement.

MS Dhoni fails his graduation exams

MS Dhoni fails his graduation exams

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Having failed to guide India to the semi-finals of the just-concluded World T20 in the West Indies, Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had to endure yet another failure in less than a week's time.

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

If India Inc sincerely feels the separation of posts is not a good governance measure, it must spell out its doubts clearly to Sebi and give cogent arguments rather than mundane ones like India is different, argues J N Gupta, member, Kotak committee on corporate governance reforms.

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants injured senior opener Rohit Sharma to tread cautiously while deciding on competing for his IPL team Mumbai Indians in the play-offs as he risks aggravating the hamstring tear that led to his exclusion from the Australia-bound India squad.

IPL will be a stress relief for fans: Hardik

IPL will be a stress relief for fans: Hardik

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Hardik Pandya threw light on life in the bio bubble, gearing up for cricketing action after a year-long break, working hard on his fitness to go one level up post-surgery, the joy IPL will bring to the fans and most importantly on becoming a father.

'We want Air India to keep flying'

'We want Air India to keep flying'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Whether it is the unions or the politicians, they don't have to do politics over Air India, but be guided by a solitary factor -- that we don't want Air India to fly into oblivion.'

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Deepak's character is not an out and out sexual predator.' 'I liked the way it was done because I felt it was more real, rather than a more dramatic take where a girl feels that oh, I must fight for my rights.'

Keep calm and download

Keep calm and download

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Anxious? Stressed? Upset? Veenu Sandhu has a handy list of apps that promise mental peace.

Australian Open: Federer has low expectations; Osaka vows to block out negatives

Australian Open: Federer has low expectations; Osaka vows to block out negatives

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Roger Federer is keeping a lid on expectations.

Ganguly starts season on positive note

Ganguly starts season on positive note

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly began the season on a positive note, slamming an unbeaten 45-ball 62 in a practice Twenty20 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday Ganguly hit two sixes and six fours to guide his team to an eight wicket victory.

It's a winning start for Kohli-Kumble partnership

It's a winning start for Kohli-Kumble partnership

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

It was a winning start for new coach Anil Kumble in his current one-year team as the Indian coach.

The anxious wait is over for this dragflicker

The anxious wait is over for this dragflicker

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Rupinder Pal Singh said defence will be his top priority as he looks to make a fresh start during India's campaign at the Hockey World League Final in Bhubaneswar.

The Muslim archaeologist who first spotted Ram temple

The Muslim archaeologist who first spotted Ram temple

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Muslims should not justify demolition of temples by foreign invaders.'

Today is Global Handwashing Day

Today is Global Handwashing Day

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

According to UNICEF, Children are highly susceptible to the diseases caused by a lack of effective sanitation and poor hygiene. More than 5,000 children under the age of five die every day as a result of diarrheal diseases, caused in part by unsafe water, lack of access to basic sanitation facilities and poor hygiene.

12 innovative marketing techniques

12 innovative marketing techniques

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

How to get the word out and not go broke doing it.

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The Faf du Plessis-led side would be aiming to win their third match to stay alive in the 50-over tournament.